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Popcorn Indiana Black & White Kettle Corn
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Popcorn Indiana Black & White Kettle Corn

Popcorn Indiana
6 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
1g
Protein
12g
Sugars
85mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
53
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Popcorn Indiana Black & White Kettle Corn is a 6-ounce, shelf-stable snack bag you’re most likely to spot in the grocery store snack aisle, often placed beside other flavored popcorns, candy, and movie-night displays; it may also appear on seasonal endcaps or near chips and party snacks. It reads like a treat-for-sharing: a kettle-corn base dusted or coated with alternating dark- and white-chocolate-flavored layers that make it stand out on shelves. Occasions for purchase include casual movie nights at home, game-day gatherings, or thrown into a tote for a road trip or picnic. The brand positions itself between premium and playful — marketed to adults and teens who want an indulgent, slightly upscale twist on classic popcorn rather than a health food. Packaging and label cues typically lean on the wholesome image of popcorn, calling out ingredients like sea salt and cane sugar, but there is no organic certification listed among the ingredients. Visuals and copy often convey an artisanal or gourmet snack vibe, which can create a mild health halo despite the candy-like coatings. In plain processing terms, this is a made snack: whole-grain popcorn is combined with industrially formulated chocolate-flavored coatings, refined vegetable oils, emulsifiers, and added sugars. Sensory notes: crunchy, sweet-and-salty kettle-corn crunch with glossy, slightly crumbly chocolatey shells that give a layered texture; the bag is designed for easy pouring into a bowl for sharing, and eating it is a ritualized, social snacking moment — perfect for passing around during a movie or party.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Servings per Container: 6
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Sodium85mg4%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Popcorn,, Dark, Chocolate, Flavored, Coating, (Sugar,, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Cocoa, Powder,, Nonfat, Milk, Powder,, Palm, Oil,, Soy, Lecithin, [an, Emulsifier],, Vanilla, ),, White, Chocolate, Flavored, Coating, (Sugar,, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Non, Fat, Milk, Powder,, Whole, Milk, Powder,, Soy, Lecithin, [an, Emuslifier],, Salt),, Cane, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Sunflower,, Safflower,, Corn, and/or, Canola),, Sea, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • safflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • corn - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial formulations (dark and white chocolate flavored coatings with palm kernel oil, emulsifiers, refined vegetable oils, added sugars) and multi-ingredient manufactured components, classifying it as ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Popcorn Indiana Black & White Kettle Corn

Well, it depends on what you mean by 'healthy.' At 140 calories per serving, it can be a fun treat that satisfies your sweet tooth, but it does have added sugars and isn’t packed with nutrients. If you're looking for a snack that's more nutrient-dense, you might want to consider options like air-popped popcorn or raw veggies.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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